what types of plankton are there?
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Plankton are tiny organisms that drift in bodies of water, and they can be divided into two main types based on their ability to swim against water currents. These types are:
1. Phytoplankton: These are photosynthetic organisms, mostly single-celled algae, that float on the surface of the water. They are the base of aquatic food webs, providing the primary source of food for zooplankton, small fish, and other aquatic animals.
2. Zooplankton: These are small animals that cannot swim against water currents and drift with the water’s movement. They include a variety of organisms such as krill, copepods, and jellyfish. These organisms are an important food source for larger aquatic animals like fish, birds, and marine mammals.
Other types of plankton include bacterioplankton (bacteria that float in the water), and virioplankton (viruses that infect marine organisms).
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